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BORNEO WILDLIFE DISCOVERY

Orangutan Sanctuaries, a Kinabatangan River Night-Cruise & Rainforest Canopy Walks in Sabah

Duration

06N / 07D

Travelers

04 Adults

Stay

Rainforest Lodges, Sepilok & Kinabatangan

Signature

Kinabatangan Night-Cruise

From

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Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Tour Overview

Six nights across two of Sabah's richest wildlife corridors — the orangutan and sun bear sanctuaries around Sepilok, and the oxbow lakes and riverbanks of the Kinabatangan, one of only two places on Earth where ten primate species share the same stretch of forest. Days move between treetop canopy walks, guided jungle trails and slow boat cruises, with the Kinabatangan's after-dark cruise — spotlights sweeping the riverbank for crocodiles, civets and roosting birds — as the trip's centrepiece.

Highlights include feeding time at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, a canopy walkway through the Rainforest Discovery Centre, morning and after-dark river cruises on the Kinabatangan in search of proboscis monkeys and orangutans, a visit to the Gomantong Caves, and a day at Poring's hot springs and treetop walk near Kinabalu Park.

Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary Kinabatangan Night-Cruise Rainforest Canopy Walks Proboscis Monkey Spotting
A young orangutan hangs from a tree branch in Sabah, Malaysia

Your Route

Route Through Sabah's Rainforest

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) → Sepilok, Sandakan → Kinabatangan River → Gomantong Caves → Kota Kinabalu (BKI) Departure

BKI Airport
Sepilok, Sandakan
Kinabatangan River
Gomantong Caves
BKI Departure
An orangutan at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Sepilok

Orangutan & Sun Bear Sanctuaries

A rainforest canopy walkway through the treetops

Rainforest Discovery Centre

Canopy Walkway

A proboscis monkey on the Kinabatangan riverbank

Kinabatangan River

Morning & Night Wildlife Cruises

Boat gliding along the river toward the rainforest

Gomantong Caves

Swiftlet Nest Caves En Route

Rainforest Trail Log

Your Itinerary

DAY 01

Arrival in Kota Kinabalu

01
  • Arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) & private transfer to your city hotel
  • Briefing on the week ahead over dinner, with an early night to prepare for Sepilok
DAY 02

Fly to Sandakan & Rainforest Canopy Walk

02
  • Morning domestic flight to Sandakan, then transfer to your lodge near Sepilok
  • Late-afternoon canopy walkway at the Rainforest Discovery Centre, followed by a guided night walk for nocturnal wildlife
  • Overnight near Sepilok
DAY 03

Sepilok Sanctuaries & Transfer to Kinabatangan

03
  • Morning feeding time at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, then the adjoining Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
  • Afternoon transfer to your riverside lodge at Sukau, on the Kinabatangan River
  • Evening river cruise for first wildlife sightings, then overnight at the lodge
DAY 04

Kinabatangan River Night-Cruise Day

04
  • Early-morning river cruise for proboscis monkeys, hornbills and, with luck, wild orangutans along the banks
  • Midday jungle walk to an oxbow lake with your naturalist guide
  • After dark, the signature Kinabatangan night-cruise — spotlights sweeping the banks for crocodiles, civets and roosting kingfishers
DAY 05

Gomantong Caves & Return to Kota Kinabalu

05
  • Final morning river cruise, then checkout from the Kinabatangan lodge
  • En-route stop at the Gomantong Caves to see the swiftlet-nest galleries
  • Transfer to Sandakan for the return flight to Kota Kinabalu, overnight in the city
DAY 06

Poring Hot Springs & Canopy Walk

06
  • Day trip to Poring, on the edge of Kinabalu Park, for a second canopy walkway strung high above the forest floor
  • Afternoon soak in Poring's hot spring pools before the drive back to Kota Kinabalu
  • Final overnight in Kota Kinabalu
DAY 07

Departure

07
  • Relaxed breakfast & free time before checkout
  • Private transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
  • Onward flight home, marking the end of your Borneo wildlife discovery

Package Includes

  • Both-Way International Flights to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
  • Domestic Return Flight, Kota Kinabalu – Sandakan
  • 6 Nights: City Hotel, Sepilok Rainforest Lodge & Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge, Daily Breakfast
  • Sepilok Orangutan & Sun Bear Centre Entry Fees
  • Guided Kinabatangan River Cruises, Including the Night-Cruise
  • Rainforest Discovery Centre & Poring Canopy Walk Entry Fees
  • Private Airport & Overland Transfers Throughout
  • English-Speaking Naturalist Guide Throughout

Package Excludes

  • Lunches in Kota Kinabalu & Additional À La Carte Meals
  • Turtle Island & Danum Valley Extensions
  • Professional Camera & Zoom Lens Rental
  • Personal Purchases & Souvenirs
  • Tips & Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance

Good to Know

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Tour Cost

USD 980 total group price for 04 Adults, covering both-way international flights to Kota Kinabalu, the domestic return flight to Sandakan, 6 nights across a city hotel, Sepilok rainforest lodge and Kinabatangan riverside lodge with daily breakfast, all sanctuary and canopy walk entry fees, guided river cruises including the night-cruise, and private transfers throughout. Itinerary can be extended to Turtle Island or Danum Valley. Bank transfers may incur extra charges.

Extensions to Turtle Island or Danum Valley Conservation Area are available and arranged separately.

Cancellation Policy

  • 60–30 days before departure25%
  • 30–15 days before departure50%
  • 15–7 days before departure75%
  • Less than 7 days / no-show100%

The Seagull Difference

Why Choose Seagull Global

Trusted Expertise

Years of experience crafting bespoke Southeast Asia journeys for international travellers.

Seamless Transfers

Every flight, riverboat and jungle transfer timed and arranged for you — no waiting at the jetty.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock assistance via phone, email and WhatsApp from our Negombo office.

Curated Quality

A schedule built around feeding times and the river's best wildlife-viewing hours, morning and after dark.

Questions

Frequently Asked

The price covers both-way international flights to Kota Kinabalu, the domestic return flight to Sandakan, 6 nights across a city hotel, Sepilok rainforest lodge and Kinabatangan riverside lodge with daily breakfast, all sanctuary and canopy walk entry fees, guided river cruises including the night-cruise, and private transfers throughout — for the full group of 4 adults.

No wildlife sighting in the wild can be guaranteed, but the Sepilok centre gives a close, reliable look at rehabilitating orangutans, while the Kinabatangan's multiple cruises — morning, afternoon and after dark — maximize your chances of spotting wild ones along with proboscis monkeys, hornbills and, at night, crocodiles.

Light, quick-dry clothing in muted colors, closed walking shoes for the jungle trail, insect repellent, and a light rain jacket, since Sabah's rainforest sees short showers year-round. Bring a torch and binoculars if you have them — the river guides carry spotlights, but your own pair helps for close-up views.

Cancellations 60–30 days before departure incur 25% of the total cost, 30–15 days 50%, 15–7 days 75%, and less than 7 days or a no-show is charged at 100%. Bank transfers may carry additional charges.

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